> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://api.globalwebindex.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Step 7: Query Data for the Question

Use the `/v2/query/stats` endpoint to fetch the data for this specific question.

<RequestExample>
  ```bash theme={null}
  curl -X POST "https://api.globalwebindex.com/v2/query/stats" \
      -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
      -d '{
              "question": "q42011"
          }'
  ```
</RequestExample>

<ResponseExample>
  ```json Response theme={null}
  {
    "meta": {
      "type": "DATAPOINTS",
      "question": "q42011",
      "splitter": ""
    },
     "data": [
      {
        "datapoint": "q42011_1",
        "waves": [
          "q1_2021",
          "q1_2022",
          "q1_2023",
          "q1_2024",
          "q2_2021",
          "q2_2022",
          "q2_2023",
          "q2_2024",
          "q3_2021",
          "q3_2022",
          "q3_2023",
          "q4_2020",
          "q4_2021",
          "q4_2022",
          "q4_2023"
        ],
        "metrics": {
          "positive_sample": 143734,
          "positive_size": 136246170,
          "audience_sample": 3390266,
          "audience_size": 2777556090,
          "audience_percentage": 4.9,
          "audience_index": 100,
          "datapoint_sample": 143734,
          "datapoint_size": 136246170,
          "datapoint_percentage": 100
        },
        "suffixes": [
          1,
          2,
          3,
          4
        ]
      },
      ...
    ]
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>

Congratulations on retrieving your first piece of data on social media usage using GWI's API!
Now, let's take it a step further. You want to identify which social media sites have the highest
usage among males in Germany in 2024. To do this, go the the next quick start guide where you can learn how to apply
advanced filters to refine your query and get these specific insights.

## Key Takeaways:

1. Use the Categories endpoints to locate questions step-by-step through namespaces, categories, and subcategories.

2. Retrieve the unique code of the desired question.

3. Use the /query/stats endpoint to fetch data related to the question, applying filters such as wave, location, or audience as needed.

This structured approach ensures you can pinpoint and retrieve the exact data you need from GWI's comprehensive namespaces